Zhao An asked Xiao Qingyu to go back to the small courtyard where he lived and bring him the high-alcohol alcohol he refined.
Xiao Qingyu didn't waste any time and immediately went to find it himself.
In fact, Concubine Xiao was very good-looking. She was lying on the bed with her eyes half-opened, her waxy and pretty face looking very painful.
"Thank you, Eunuch Zhao, for saving my life."
"In the final analysis, it's because I'm a bad manager and the people under my command are messing around. Don't worry, I'll break their legs later."
"I am overstepping my bounds. I regret that I should not have spoken nonsense. I am afraid that the Queen Mother will still blame me if I heal my wounds."
Concubine Xiao shed tears as she spoke, which made people feel sad.
Zhao An took out a handkerchief to wipe away her tears and comforted her with a smile, not to think too much. With his father as the leader, the Queen Mother would not blame her again.
"Eunuch Zhao, what does your handkerchief smell like?" Concubine Xiao sniffed hard, "Have you eaten fish?"
"Ahem... I was greedy just now and ate a piece of plump and juicy seafood."
Zhao An calmly stuffed the handkerchief into his arms, and then asked if the palace maid who saw the affair was still there?
Concubine Xiao shook her head and said, "No more. She was just executed by my father. She was said to have deceived the public with her evil words and was chopped into pieces."
"Kill her well. It's just her nonsense that has caused the pain to the mother's body."
Zhao An breathed a sigh of relief. Just to be on the safe side, he would take another look at the body later.
After waiting for a long time, Xiao Qingyu came back with alcohol.
The maid brought a bowl. The strong smell of wine made them dizzy just by smelling it.
Concubine Xiao also noticed that this wine was different. In her impression, even the tribute wine was not so overbearing.
Zhao An solemnly told her to disinfect and asked her to endure it.
To be on the safe side, a piece of cloth was stuffed into her mouth.
The next second, Concubine Xiao was twitching like crazy from the pain, accompanied by bursts of sobbing screams, and her two balls of flesh were beating thrillingly.
Zhao An had someone hold her down, and it took a lot of effort to disinfect her, and finally apply medicine and bandage.
By the time everything was done, Zhao An was very tired.
Who said she was dying?
Oh shit! It's stronger than a calf when twisted!
"Thank you, Eunuch Zhao."
Xiao Qingyu hurried up to greet her and thanked her profusely. Zhao An didn't waste any time and wanted to take a look at the palace maid who was executed.
In a corner outside the north gate, there was a bloody sack on the carriage, still oozing blood.
Zhao An covered his nose and motioned for the sergeant to open it.
Immediately, someone took out a miserable woman's head. It was the maid in Yong'an Palace who had reported to Concubine Xiao.
She died a tragic death, but it was her own fault.
In addition to her, there was also a corpse wrapped in a quilt, which was the little palace maid who was steamed to death by Luo Qingshuang and had an affair with Chang Ming.
Zhao An felt sorry for this little girl. It was Chang Ming who had caused her to suffer unreasonable disasters. He wanted to bury her well, but he was afraid of arousing suspicion if he spoke out.
Xiao Qingyu understood when he saw Zhao An staring at the quilt without saying anything, and asked: "Does Eunuch Zhao know this palace maid?"
"Natural understanding."
"Since we are familiar with each other, it's better not to just throw her into a mass grave. I'll be the one to bury her, right? I should do good deeds and do good deeds."
He is worthy of being an active figure in the Commander-in-Chief of the Five Armies, on the road!
Zhao An smiled slightly and agreed to this statement.
The carriages and horses drove away slowly.
Zhao An took Xiao Qingyu to the imperial dining room and asked Xiao Shunzi to prepare the specialty dishes. He also went to the East Palace to bring a jar of the wine that Old Zhou had not finished drinking.
In a quiet little house, delicious food and wine are in front of you.
Xiao Qingyu said nothing and just watched eagerly.
Zhao An raised his glass and said: "General Xiao, is there still a tail outside the palace?"
These words were a bit explicit, and Xiao Qingyu's expression changed: "The mother-in-law and the child are still outside the palace, could it be..."
"When a child reaches the age of study, it is the right time for him to worship under the disciples of a saint."
"Thank you, father-in-law, for the suggestion."
Xiao Qingyu said this, but his anxious expression betrayed him, as if he didn't intend to leave the palace immediately.
Zhao An comforted him: "I have asked someone to deliver the news outside the palace, and they will make appropriate arrangements."
As soon as these words came out, Xiao Qingyu instinctively slapped his face.
This eunuch is not particular!
He said it was for his own good, because he was worried that Duke Chen would threaten his wife and children, but in the blink of an eye he was arranged by his wife and children!
Zhao An is calm and composed, and is not afraid of his taboos. After all, he holds the military power, and he still has to decide what to do. As long as he is loyal, everyone can live in peace.
There was a long silence in the room.
Zhao An stopped talking, but Xiao Qingyu became more and more restless. In the end, he couldn't help but asked in a low voice: "I dare to ask my father-in-law whether he is doing things for the Queen Mother or for His Majesty."
"What do you think?"
Zhao An dismissed the question lightly, and the latter's smile froze, "Both the Queen Mother and Her Majesty rely heavily on the father-in-law. I really..."
"Don't think too much. As long as the general protects the palace, it is possible for him to soar into the sky one day."
"I have remembered it. What about Concubine Xiao?"
"When her injury recovers, I will arrange for her to sleep with her. In the future, she may be able to compete for the position of heir apparent."
Zhao An gave him a little sweetness, and as expected, Xiao Qingyu's eyes shone brightly and he was a little happy.
In the past, Xiao Qingyu didn't even dare to think about this kind of thing. Because the emperor refused to be served, he could only rely on Chen Guogong. But it is different now. As the chief steward, Zhao An can speak well, and he will definitely let Xiao Fei sleep with him. He is a true relative of the emperor!
Chen Guogong must step aside!
Zhao An squinted his eyes and looked at the old guy opposite who was holding a wine glass and was having fun. He felt a bit of contempt in his heart.
Even if he is caught in this way.
The next step is to clean up the Praetorian Guards.
Xiao Qingyu put on a serious look, "The personnel of the Imperial Guard are usually selected by the emperor himself. Do you want to get rid of all the people who are not on the list?"
"No, those on the list may not be loyal."
"That would be difficult to handle."
It is not easy to find a traitor, and it is even less realistic to kill people on a large scale.
"So, I would like to ask General Xiao to come forward and help me."
Zhao An smiled mysteriously and expressed his thoughts. The latter was stunned for a while, "Is this okay?"
"If this is done well, I will ask your Majesty to take credit for the general."
"I will complete the mission next time!"
Hearing that he had received the credit, Xiao Qingyu nodded hastily. Considering Zhao An's status in His Majesty's heart, it was probably just a matter of words.
Both parties enjoyed the meal quite well.
Zhao An left first, but Xiao Qingyu stayed for a while before returning to the military camp.
After he left, Zhao An saw Xiao Shunzi running over outside the Yangxin Hall. Xiao Shunzi whispered: "General Xiao found a eunuch and used money to take the message outside."
"What words?"
"Tell his wife and children that everything is fine with him and ask them to stay in Tianshui Courtyard and not run around. In addition, he will arrange some strong men to secretly guard Tianshui Courtyard."
After Xiao Shunzi finished speaking, Zhao An raised his eyebrows and said, "Nothing about Chen Guogong?"
"No, that's all he said."
"For your reward."
Zhao An lost two treasure notes, Xiao Shunzi was overjoyed to thank him.
